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PHall | August 13, 2013
Every parent’s greatest fear is losing their children. Some lose them spiritually, which is the greatest heartache. Others lose them emotionally, when a distant grows between them. Some even lose them physically, leaving a hole forever in their lives. Whether innocent or guilty, there is a gnawing agony of remorse and the haunting question, “what […]
PHall | August 10, 2013
PHall | August 9, 2013
PHall | August 9, 2013
Love is tough, and tough love is hopeful. Israel falls into the same pattern again: sin, suffering, supplication, and salvation…except this time God says no. Sin brings suffering. “Then the Israelites again did what was evil in the sight of the LORD” (Judges 10.6). Evil is defined by breaking the first commandment, and Israel breaks […]
PHall | August 7, 2013
The difference between a contradiction and a paradox is that a paradox seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a truth which is generally understood. I find divine paradoxes to be rather different. They can still seem self-contradictory or absurd, and they still express truth, but they must be accepted without being generally understood. […]
PHall | August 7, 2013
PHall | August 7, 2013
PHall | August 7, 2013
1) Let’s eat out; 2) You are right; 3) Go buy shoes; 4) You are beautiful; 5) I will vacuum; 6) Better than Mom’s; 7) Stay in bed; 8) You’ve earn dessert; 9) You’ve lost weight; 10) Let’s just cuddle.
PHall | August 7, 2013
1) Dinner is ready; 2) You’re so strong; 3) More chicken wings?; 4) Football is on; 5) You are right; 6) Mother’s not coming; 7) Take a nap; 8) Steak for dinner; 9) Come to bed; 10) Want more bacon?
PHall | August 6, 2013
Do we dare ask God for a sign in prayer? Are we comfortable asking? “The Spirit of the LORD took control of Gideon” (Judg 6.34). Literally, God “clothed” Gideon with His Spirit. Unfortunately that doesn’t impede also being controlled by human weaknesses. When one is not used to wearing God’s armor, it doesn’t wear comfortably. […]